Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V318000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V318000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 102,944 affected units, KIA/ENGINE STALLING (C304/C305), component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. if the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. as the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
Corrective Action
This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.